The Defector
An American scientist is sent by the CIA to East Germany to retrieve a secret microfilm from a Soviet scientist interested in defecting to the West but the Stasi secret police's surveillance complicates matters.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: L'espion
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Release Date: 1966-10-19
- Runtime: 100 minutes
- Rating: 5.5/10 (8 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Rhein Main, Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.4727
- Languages: English, German
Cast & Crew
Montgomery Clift
as Professor James Bower
Hardy Krüger
as Counselor Peter Heinzmann
Macha Méril
as Frieda Hoffmann
David Opatoshu
as Orlovsky
Christine Delaroche
as Ingrid Weiß
Hannes Messemer
as Dr. Saltzer
Karl Lieffen
as Major Windisch
Uta Levka
as Mädchen unter der Dusche
Roddy McDowall
as Agent Adams
Johannes Buzalski
as Agent (uncredited)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Defector?▼
The Defector is a Drama, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1966-10-19.
Who are the main actors in The Defector?▼
The main cast includes Montgomery Clift, Hardy Krüger, Macha Méril, David Opatoshu, Christine Delaroche, .
Where can I watch The Defector online?▼
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Is The Defector based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of The Defector?▼
The Defector has an IMDb rating of 5.5/10 based on 8 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Defector?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Defector?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Rhein Main, Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Defector filmed?▼
The Defector was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Defector?▼
The total runtime of The Defector is 100 minutes.
Is The Defector suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Defector?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Defector.
Does The Defector have a post-credit scene?▼
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